Joseph Erbentraut

16 years in digital media, including editorial expertise in travel, tech, lifestyle, and food and ag policy
Recognized as a National Press Foundation fellow and Solutions Journalism Network award winner
Once attempted to make every recipe in Yotam Ottolenghi's Plenty, but gave up on page 25

Experience

Joseph Erbentraut is an editor, writer and editorial leader based in the Chicago area. His work has appeared in Thrillist, the Village Voice, Fodor's, Riot Fest Magazine, INTO, Chicagoist, Gapers Block and many other publications. He also publishes a Substack newsletter called Queering the Burbs. In his free time, he enjoys music, fashion, art, design and food.

Education

University of Wisconsin, bachelor's degree in journalism and mass communication

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Articles & Recipes

Ed Sheeran performs at Mojave Tent during the 2025 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival

Ed Sheeran Just Revealed His Favorite Fast Food Spot—and It’s Not What You’d Expect

The English pop star recently gave some love to a surprising regional chain with a burger that "bangs."

Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz attend the Burberry Winter 2025 show

Brooklyn Peltz Beckham Just Revealed the Dish He Cooked to Win Over His Wife

The celebrity son of David and Victoria Beckham has perfected his favorite dish to make for his wife, Nicola Peltz.

Olive Garden Is No Longer America’s Top Restaurant Chain—Here’s What Took Its Spot

The Italian casual dining chain missed the industry's top spot for the first time in nearly seven years due to slower growth in 2024.